Our Nova Iguacu vs Botafogo Prediction: 1-1
Nova Iguacu vs Botafogo in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 00:45 GMT kick-off on Friday February 7, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Nova Iguacu vs Botafogo prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Nova Iguacu's Last Match – Portuguesa RJ vs Nova Iguacu
Nova Iguacu will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Brazil Campeonato Carioca success over Portuguesa RJ on February 2. In that match, Nova Iguacu controlled 52% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portuguesa RJ | 48% | 0 (1) | - | 73 |
Nova Iguacu | 52% | 0 (7) | - | 59 |
Botafogo's Last Match – Botafogo vs Flamengo
After suffering a 1-3 Brazil Supercopa loss to Flamengo, Botafogo must win to get back on track. In that match, Botafogo saw 48% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Botafogo | 48% | 0 (3) | 0.6 | 37 |
Flamengo | 52% | 0 (8) | 1.69 | 67 |
Nova Iguacu vs Botafogo Stats
Key Stats
| Nova Iguacu | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 1.74 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nova Iguacu are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Botafogo average 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Nova Iguacu 8-7
Botafogo 13-14
What are the odds for this match?
Nova Iguacu to win: @5.25
Draw: @3.4
Botafogo to win: @1.65